FATOS NANO DECLARES IN THE COURTROOM: “I accept the challenge, fully understanding that it is too late for Mr. Qeleshi to withdraw, since the unpunished have begun the election campaign...” THE PROSECUTION DID NOTHING MORE THAN GIVE LEGAL FORM TO THE ACCUSATIONS MADE AT THE RALLIES AND IN THE SPEECHES OF THE LEADERS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY The defense will now speak, and then the trial panel headed by Bendo. So far, nothing proves the independence of the court. Justice is once again being exiled, making way for party orders FATOS NANO DECLARES IN THE COURTROOM: “I accept the challenge, fully understanding that it is too late for Mr. Qeleshi to withdraw, since the unpunished have begun the election campaign...” YESTERDAY IN THE COURTROOM AND OUTSIDE IT The magical scope with which the Prosecution strikes: Blerim Çela's report - The seventh surprise in another reading is that Arsim Bendo will speak as always. - Haxhob te sehmeinlet te kësaj saralhë të gjithë atretim cka... At 12:20 p.m. the first hearing in the case against the accused Fatos Nano, deputy and vice-chairman of the Socialist Party, was opened. The many foreign and Albanian observers seated inside the courtroom followed with interest what would emerge from the first session. This time, the decision on the end of the accusation fell to Xhelal [?] of the session, seriously spoiling this opening. At 6:16 p.m. the session was suspended and the trial panel announced that it would resume on Monday at 8:30 a.m. Nano called the trial legally baseless and described it as part of a political scenario. He stated that the accusations against him had previously been voiced at rallies and in speeches by Democratic Party leaders and that the prosecution had only given them legal terms. There were applause, reactions and frequent interruptions in the room. The presence of diplomatic observers and many supporters was noted. Outside the room, the atmosphere was tense. (Continued on page 4)

WHO WILL WIN THE ELECTIONS IN ITALY? Some of the strangest accusations, heated debates, scandals, threats, polls, fiery television statements! Who will win this battle? On Sunday, 47 million Italians go to the polls. It may be the most hard-fought, most difficult and strongest political vote in Italy's history. (Continued on page 4)

- After the parliamentary session ended, it was requested, as far as I could tell. Why the deputy Fatos Nano presented his defense will not be left with the file - After the parliamentary session ended, it was requested, as far as I could tell. I don't know that, but yesterday... Nano came out for... In any case, only. The defense lawyer, S. Hoxha, said that the defense had not received all the case materials in time and that this hindered its preparation. According to him, respect for procedures was an essential condition for a fair trial. He requested that the session be postponed until the defense had fully familiarized itself with the file. But the trial panel decided to continue the process. After the session, opposition supporters commented that this was another indication of a lack of impartiality.

Statement by Fatos Nano in the courtroom Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, We declare our position. After yesterday's session, you told the public that the prosecution had fulfilled its duty. I maintain that this trial has no legal basis whatsoever and is entirely politically motivated. Everything that is happening is part of a carefully thought-out scenario. Today, before you, I declare that I am not afraid of the truth and that justice will triumph. Citizens will understand that this is an attack on the opposition and on pluralism. I call on everyone following this process to remain calm and to keep faith in the democratic future of the country. Thank you.

Is the president of the Tirana Court Agim Bendo a judge?! - As for the suspension of the session, the conditions are... Outside, it was written that the trial panel stated that it had not received the file. Further on, there was talk about the conduct of Judge Agim Bendo and the doubts surrounding his impartiality. The article raises the question of whether the president of the Tirana Court can guarantee a fair trial under conditions of political pressure. (Continued on page 4)

Prosecutor Qeleshi proves that he has been “reported”... [...] He scolded them in the courthouse yard and called on them... “showing you...” No... in the courtroom... He spoke about the way the charge had been presented and about procedural objections. At the end, the continuation of the process was announced for the next hearing. (Continued on page 4)

The indictment requests 14 years in prison for the chairman of the Socialist Party and MP Fatos Nano